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Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ Leads

SPJ News

SPJ Blogs: Newest Posts

Quill Headlines

Journalist's Toolbox

@SPJ_Tweets

Connect with SPJ

SPJ on Facebook

Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

Opening Session
Introductions and icebreakers to kick off a full weekend of everything SPJ.

Dinner/Q&A with National Leadership
After dinner, catch up on the state of the society, straight from SPJs national leaders. Ask questions, voice suggestions and learn how you can participate on a national level.

SPJ Night Out
Details TBA.

Saturday, March 8

Understanding and Appreciating Individual Contributions
This session focuses on one thing  you. Youll learn to better understand your personal style and increase your effectiveness when working with others.

Lunch

Rapid Fire: SPJ Need to Know
During this session, well cover things you know, things you didnt know and things youll want to know, all at an incredibly rapid pace. Well cover helpful hints from the folks at HQ, tips and tricks about SPJ.org, one of your most valuable resources, and more.

Small Group Breakouts
 Board Development and the Leadership Funnel
 Programming
 Raising and Managing Money

Rapid Fire: Web Tools for Leaders
Well fire a quick list of web tools that make it easier for you to do your job as a leader  from communication tools, to event planning and everything in between.

Explore Kansas City
Head off with a group of your new SPJ friends to places all over the city. Youre on your own to enjoy an evening of excitement.

Sunday, March 9

SPJ Sit Down: Idea Exchange
Sit down as a group with your peers to reflect on everything youve learned. Share new and old ideas, make lasting connections and even plan for future joint events.

Taking It Home
Tell us what you liked, what you hated and what you wish we would have done. Then, write a note to yourself about things youd like to accomplish in the coming year. Well mail it to you in a few weeks just to jog your memory.

Graduation, Awards and Goodbyes

Questions?

Contact Chapter Coordinator Tara Puckey with questions or comments about the Institute at (317) 920-4784 or via e-mail.